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Core i9-12900F
16 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.1 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
16
Threads
24
Boost
5.1 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming21
Productivity22
Single-core22
Multi-core67
Power efficiency18
Lab scores
Performance score21
Cores16
Threads24
Boost clock (GHz)5.1 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p46 fps
1440p37 fps
4K25 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Alder Lake-S
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2022
- Total cores
- 16
- Threads
- 24
- Integrated graphics
- None
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.1 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1280 KB
- L2 cache
- 20 MB
- L3 cache
- 30 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5-4800
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 76.8 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the multi-tasking speed for gaming and productivity. The common gripe is the cooler runs loud under full load.
Pros
- Crushes heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat
- Stays impressively cool under a big air cooler
- Plays modern games with zero CPU bottleneck
- Sips power like a mid-range chip should
Cons
- Needs a pricey cooler
- No overclocking support
- Lacks integrated graphics
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i9-12900F
Intel's i9-12900F is a top-tier Alder Lake processor that trades integrated graphics for a lower price and cooler running temperatures.
Get it if you want solid multi-core performance for heavy tasks without needing an overclockable chip. Skip it if you need integrated graphics for troubleshooting or a budget build without a dedicated card.
Buy it if…
- You're building a high-end work or gaming rig but need to keep power usage in check.
- You already have a discrete graphics card and don't need built-in video.
- You want top-tier multi-tasking performance on a mid-range LGA1700 motherboard.
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